In a message dated 97-02-06 00:07:13 EST, you write: >From: "Jessica Donahue,RN." <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: sore nipple only when pumping>a mom complains of pain after pumping only on the right nipple. feedings are painless. she says that her nipples look purple after pumping but only the right one hurts. describes the pain as a pain and burning. ? thrush but only on one side and not with feeding only pumping. Yeast would not be a first suspicion as usually moms describe burning and pain on pumping and nursing. I would start by asking !. What kind of pump? We all know that some pumps require the mom to cycle the suction but often the mom doesn't cycle appropriately (or at all) 2. Does the flange fit or does the nipple bounce all around inside the top of the flange? 3. Does she know to lubricate the flange before she pumps? I usually recommend massaging the breasts and expressing a few drops onto the flange before she starts. IFf she can't or wont water, olive oil or even Lan...oh could be used. I've seen nipples that look absolutely horrible from being dragged across dry plastic!! 4. If she's using a high quality double pump with suction adjustments she may just need to back off the suction lever. Hope this can help her. Glad she called for help before giving in!! If you have a nipple-flange mismatch problem there are many options available. Liz Flight, RN, CLE, IBCLC